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Apr 22

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Best Nail Art In The City – Prép Beauty Parlour

By mika mcinnes | Eyelash Extensions, Makeup, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Uncategorised, Weddings

It’s no secret that we have some pretty awesome nail technicians, some of the best in Vancouver! We are known for our gorgeously hand crafted gel extensions and art! Our cozy studio has plush King sized pedicure chairs perfect for relaxing in, and you can always enjoy a fresh hot Nespresso as well as a selection of tasty treats with your service. We are also always stocked with the latest magazines and new products to test while you’re getting prépped and pampered!

Whether you’re in for an Express Mani or a deluxe Prép pedicure, nail art is always an option. Starting at $5, (priced by technicians) you can work with your artist to come up with a design! You can also bring in pictures/ideas of other work you’ve seen and our technicians will do their absolute best to try and recreate it! When booking an appointment, be sure to notify us that you would like to add nail art to your service so we can ensure you are booked correctly and get ample time for your nails.

We carry a wide selection of nail “bling” such as Swarovski crystals and authentic Alley Kat nail jewelry. Christian Louboutin designer nail varnish in classic Louboutin red is available upon request. Prép also just introduced new “mood” colour changing nail polishes! They are super fun and a huge trend in Vancouver right now – Come try them out yourself!

Service Menu
Men’s Prép Manicure – includes cuticle & nail care $25
Men’s Prép Pedicure – includes cuticle & nail care $35
Men’s Manicure & Pedicure Package $50
Express Manicure – includes cuticle/nail care, and classic nail polish $30
Express Pedicure – includes cuticle/nail care, and classic nail polish $35
Express Manicure & Pedicure Package – includes cuticle & nail care, classic nail polish $50
Prép Manicure – includes nail care, message & exfoliation, and classic nail polish $35
Prép Pedicure – includes nail care, message & exfoliation, and classic nail polish $40
Prép Manicure & Pedicure Package – includes nail care,
message & exfoliation, and classic nail polish $70
Classic Nail Polish Change $15
Gel Polish Manicure – includes cuticle & nail care, gel nail polish $45
Gel Polish Removal (from another salon) $15
Gel Polish Removal (from Prép) – free
Gel Extensions – new set $75
Gel Extension Fill $45
Gel Extension Removal $20
Prép ‘Lil Ladies Pedicure (under 12) $15

Add Ons
Aromatic Sugar Scrub $5
5 Minute Massage $5
Nail Art $5+
French polish $10
Gel polish $15

Custom packages for bridal events, stags, group parties, etc are also available, please inquire.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!

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Apr 21

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Best Pedicure In Vancouver – Prép Beauty Parlour

By mika mcinnes | On Location, Prép Beauty Parlour

Summer is fast approaching, and by now you’ve probably pulled out your floppy summer shoes and cringed at the thought of your forgotten feet. No matter what the season, your feet should always look fabulous and well taken care as they are ultimately responsible to getting you to where you want to go. Have no fear, Prép Beauty Parlour is here! Our fabulous nail technicians are professionally trained and are eager to give your feet a makeover!!

We offer many different services for your toes! Pedicures are available with both normal nail varnish (lasts about 1-2 weeks), or the popular gel polish (also known as Shellac, lasts about 2-4 weeks). We carry a variety of top rated nail products and brands, as well as new colour changing mood polish!

Top Picks @ Prép!

Men’s Prép Pedicure – includes cuticle, nail & callus care, sugar scrub & massage $30
Gel Polish Pedicure – $45
Prép Mani & Pedi (includes scrub/massage) $70
Express Mani & Pedi – includes cuticle, nail care & classic polish $50
Express Pedicure – includes cuticle/nail care, and classic nail polish $35
Prép Pedicure – includes nail care, message & exfoliation, and classic nail polish $40
Prép ‘Lil Ladies pedicure (under 12) $15
Spice Up Your Pedicure – Add Ons
Sugar Scrub $5
Massage $5
Nail Art $5+
French $10
Add Gel Polish $15

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!
https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

Apr 21

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Vancouver’s Deal Of The Season – Prom/Grad Hair & Makeup Package at Prép Beauty Parlour

By mika mcinnes | Makeup, On Location, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Weddings

Prom and graduation season in Vancouver is in full swing! As we approach the busy months leading up to summer, stress piles up and smile tasks become enormous. Why not relax a little and let our team of talented beauty professionals pamper you for your big day? At Prép Beauty Parlour, we offer the best services in the city at the most affordable prices. All our Prép Beauty Team members have professional training, many years experience, and have been hand selected by our leading lady and head of Beauty, Mika. We are dedicated to leaving you feeling gorgeous inside and out!

At Prép we like options, and we’re sure you probably do too. That’s why we have put together a carefully selected list of event services to make your decision making super simple, at prices we believe are fair and won’t break the bank. Custom packages are also available, please inquire.

“Grad Girl” Makeup a La Carte – $65
“Grad Girl” Hair a La Carte – $65
“Graduate” Hair & Makeup Package – $125
Add Airbrush Makeup – $50
Miss Adoro 100% Human Hair Strip/Cluster Lashes – $12
Esqido Premium Natural Mink Strip Lashes – $24+

Our downtown Vancouver location is conveniently placed in the middle of the city on Hornby and Nelson, with many different options for accessibility and transit. A short walk for most downtown residents and workers, however parking can sometimes be a little tricky, but can usually be found within the block on either Howe or Hornby Street. Alternatively, there is also a paid parking garage located underneath the Sheraton Wall Center, directly across from Prép.
We also offer mobile beauty services! Most hair and makeup appointments can be booked on location at an additional cost. A pre determined travel fee per artist (based on location) is added to your bill, as well as any additional parking fees (per artist). For bookings that take place in locations such as Whistler, Victoria, Hope, Kelowna, etc, overnight accommodation may be required.

As the prom/graduation season is during wedding season as well, artists are high in demand and are available on a first come first serve basis. To secure bookings, a non refundable deposit of 50% of the total bill is required. All prices do not include tax or gratuity (.15%). Bookings starting before 7am are subject to early morning fees (per artist). Consultations and trials are available, please inquire.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located on Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!
https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

Mar 30

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Vancouvers Best Eyelash Extensions- Prép Beauty Parlour

By mika mcinnes | Eyelash Extensions, Makeup, Prép Beauty Parlour, Weddings

We all know that one girl who has it all: the silky hair, white teeth, clear skin, bright eyes framed by long, luscious lashes. You dream of one day achieving the same level of perfection she’s always seemed to be on. Well, guess what? Throw that $100 junk mascara out the window because girl, Prép Beauty Parlour has the perfect solution for you!!

Our professionally trained lash technicians are here to give you a gorgeous set of lashes, customized to YOU and guaranteed to leave you feeling beautiful; inside and out.

Looking for something to amp up your everyday look, without the hassle of mascara? Try a Classic Set– priced at $85, this set gives you one faux mink lash per natural lash. Your awesome lash tech will start each appointment with a personal consultation where you get to decide the look and feel of your new lashes.

Tried the Classic and it just wasn’t enough? Go BIG with a 3D Russian Volume Set; $195 gets you not one but 3! faux mink lashes per natural lash, giving you a full, dramatic, and oh-so fun look that you can play up or down, depending on your mood.

Not quite right? NEW to our service menu Mixed Russian Volume & Classic Sets! These sets are great for the girl who is always on the go and needs to switch between glam and everyday looks easily. The fullness and volume is totally customizable, so you can choose what suits you and your needs best. Pricing for a Full Mixed Set starts at $150 with fills starting at $80. If you currently have a Classic or Russian Volume set on and would like to try a Mixed set, let Prép know when booking and we can ensure you get a great spot.

If you’re just looking to add a little volume to the ends, try a Winged Out Set, $35, where we extend just the outer corners for a cute & flirty feel without the drama of a Classic/Russian set.

What Is A Fill & When Do I Get One?
We recommend coming back and getting a fill (adding lashes to where they have naturally fallen out) every 2-6 weeks, or when you have a little more than 50% of your lashes left. Fills are priced according to your previous set: Classic Fill $60+, Russian Volume Fill $90+, Mixed Russian & Classic Fill $80+.

Prép Beauty Parlour was nominated and voted Best Lash Bar in the City of Vancouver by the amazing readers of the Westender Magazine in 2016! There is a reason why our lashes are loved around the lower mainland, and it is because we strive to be the best 200% of the time and to keep you feeling classy and beautiful! We guarantee you will love what our fabulous lash technicians have to offer!

Not sold yet? Have you heard about our super great Loyalty program? Prép offers Loyalty Punch Cards to all of our clients! For every service over $20 in value, your card gets a punch. After ten punches, you receive a FREE service, and a new punch card. Extra punches are also given when you refer a friend!
See our Prép Beauty Team and some more of their work here.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages! https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of March’s issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!

Mar 17

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Hiring A Makeup Artist In Vancouver: Tips & Tricks from Prép Beauty Parlour

By mika mcinnes | Makeup, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour

These days, hiring a makeup artist for your business can be quite an ordeal. With the growing popularity of DIY and online tutorials, “Makeup Artists” have been popping up everywhere; either self-taught by tutorials and books, freelance, or professionally trained. Resources and tips are everywhere and easily accessible. It can sometimes be tricky to determine whether or not a possible candidate will be able to be consistent with their work and have the proper knowledge and etiquette that is currently in demand for makeup artists. Luckily for you, we’ve come up with a list of key things to look for during an interview.

Start the assessment right away. Yes, the focus is primarily makeup, but also interaction. How does she/he interact with you and the model; is there direct eye contact, confidence, is she friendly and personable? Make sure she takes time to understand exactly what the client wants and follows through. They should be asking basic questions, such as “Do you have any allergies, what type of makeup do you wear on a day to day basis, what styles and trends are you more drawn to, etc”. A good makeup artist makes their clients look great, a GREAT makeup artist makes their clients look and feel amazing, and establishes a connection and trust with them that leaves a positive impact on them from the time the appointment starts to finish.
Kit! What is a makeup artist without one? Sometimes artists that are just starting out may not have a wide variety of products, but it is important to invest in respectable brands such as MAC, Makeup Forever, NARS, and Stila, as well as having more natural/mineral lines like Vancouver based Youngblood, and bareMinerals. They should have enough of a selection to accommodate light to dark skin tones, and know how to mix and add to adjust to different skin shades. Sensitive skin is also a common issue that can be avoided if the artist is knowledgeable and has the appropriate products. Makeup brushes are another obvious staple for artists, and they should have a variety of durable but affordable brushes for all techniques (brands such as Sigma, Royal & Langnickel, MAC) as well as some higher end lines that are super high quality and work amazingly (we love Japanese brushes by Hakuhodu!). Pay attention to how they use the brushes! Too light or too firm of application could indicate that they lack confidence or technique.
Take careful note of their hygiene and their overall cleanliness. Does the artist present themselves as clean, put together, and professional with no strange or unpleasant odours/sights? Do they seem sickly or unclean? When setting up their work station, they should always sanitize or wash their hands before they start, set up products and tools in an organized manner, and clean their hands again immediately before touching their model. If they cough, sneeze, touch their hair or nose at any point, they should touch up with hand sanitizer or wash their hands again. Their brushes should absolutely be in good condition, cleaned after EVERY use, or sanitized in 99% alcohol. Not only should they be visibly clean, they should smell clean. There is nothing more unpleasant than having a brush swept across your face and getting a hearty whiff of old, musty brush. Not cool.
If they use specialty products such as the popular Beauty Blenders (available at Prép– Get yours now!), they should be cleaned thoroughly. We recommend using the Beauty Blender soap for cleaning them. All brushes and tools used should be deep cleaned at the end of the day and dried upside down. Maintaining proper cleansing and sanitation of supplies is extremely important and will aide in the prevention of spreading bacteria from client to client.
The finished look will give you the best indication of whether you should hire the artist or not. The model should be 100% happy and in love with her new look, and if she isn’t, the job isn’t done. Notice her body language and her reactions. Final touchups and fixes should be made without seeming like they are rushed and makeup should be finished and sealed with a good setting spray. Artists should also have on hand a variety of primers for the face, eyes, and lips to keep the makeup in place and continue looking fresh. Its an added bonus to find an artist who is also skilled in hairstyling as well. At Prép Beauty Parlour, we like to send out our most versatile artists to jobs first.
The final decision of whether you hire or not should not be a difficult one. If the artist clicks well with you and the model, can demonstrate a variety of techniques, is clean, professional, knowledgeable, and friendly, and leaves you will a good feeling, then give it a shot. Not everyone is a hit, but not everyone is a miss either. You should feel comfortable and at peace with your decision, and confident in your new team members abilities. Most of all, beauty should be FUN and EXCITING!!

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event & bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!